The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 24th December 2012

There are 16 across clues and 13 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 24th December 2012. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Head off disaster, having a party with fruit
AAcross 5:	They hold the shooters' ammunition before the shelling starts
AAcross 10:	She takes part in a Victorian nativity play
AAcross 11:	Happy 16 across turns out to be unauthentic
AAcross 12:	Warming drink that takes some beating
AAcross 13:	Crying, small boy rejects gift
AAcross 14:	They put a word in when required on stage
AAcross 16:	Girl's name on many people's lips at Christmas
AAcross 17:	Cause embarrassment at a party
AAcross 19:	Many awakening us with their 28 across
AAcross 23:	Touch of viral infection? Shiver!	FEELCOLD
AAcross 24:	Marital relations welcomed over Christmas?	INLAWS
AAcross 26:	Tonic water possibly keeps you warm over Christmas	WINTERCOAT
AAcross 27:	Drink at Sheba's place?
AAcross 28:	Noisy celebrations in back bar at the turn of the year
AAcross 29:	They're to be found in the stable at the inn
DDown 2:	In grave trouble, certainly in a pickle
DDown 3:	A paper decoration from China
DDown 4:	Drink to give us the shivers?
DDown 6:	Organ swell may affect one's hearing
DDown 7:	Apt phrase to describe party wear?	PAPERHATS
DDown 8:	Attracted by inconclusive result in game, not settled	DRAWNTO
DDown 9:	16 across that provides glad tidings of rest with happiness	COMFORTANDJOY
DDown 15:	A Christmas overhead?
DDown 18:	No deviation from a working party policy?
DDown 20:	Mince pies to include a number of drugs
DDown 21:	Occasion for facing the future with resolution
DDown 22:	New route right for sightseeing visitors
DDown 25:	A bell-shaped attachment to the Christmas parcel